Features
- Includes one 10-24 high-carbon steel plug tap
- Includes one No. 25 wire-gauge drill bit
- Heat-treated carbon steel tap for durability
- Rolled tap threads for cleaner, more accurate threads
- No-skate tip on drill bit for accurate hole starts
- Rust- and tarnish-resistant finish
- Laser-etched size marking on tap
Specifications
| Part Number | BDT1024 |
| Color / Finish | Metal |
| Material | Steel (high carbon for tap) |
| Warranty | 1 Yr |
| Weight | 0.03 lb |
| Upc | 000346622195 |
| Dimensions | 0.22 in (L) x 1.81 in (W) x 5.88 in (H) |
| Pack Quantity | 2 |
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Set containing a 10-24 plug tap and a No. 25 wire-gauge drill bit. The tap is a high-carbon steel plug tap intended for cutting right-hand internal threads. The drill bit is matched to the tap to produce the correct hole size. The tap is heat treated, has rolled threads, and is marked by laser for size identification. The drill bit has a no‑skate tip for accurate starts. Components are treated to resist rust and tarnish.
Model Number: BDT1024
Project Ideas
Business
Pre-tapped maker plates and brackets
Sell pre-drilled, 10-24 tapped plates, angle brackets, and L-frames sized for DIY robotics, shop jigs, and custom mounts. Offer common hole patterns (1 in or 25 mm grids), include stainless 10-24 hardware, and market to makerspaces and schools for fast prototyping.
Panel conversion and thread repair service
Offer a mobile or in-shop service converting pop-riveted or stripped sheet-metal assemblies into serviceable 10-24 machine-screw joints. Ideal for HVAC covers, equipment panels, enclosures, and fixtures. Upsell with corrosion-resistant fasteners and labeled maintenance kits.
Architectural standoff and signage kits
Produce kits with tapped standoffs, spacers, and plates using 10-24 hardware for mounting acrylic/metal signs and displays. Provide templates and hardware packs. Market to small businesses, galleries, and interior designers needing clean, removable installations.
Hands-on drill-and-tap workshops
Run paid classes teaching safe drilling/tapping in metal and plastic. Bundle the 10-24 tap and No. 25 bit as take-home tools, plus a small project (e.g., mini tool rack). Partner with community colleges or makerspaces; sell add-on kits and fastener assortments.
Custom thumbscrews and tapped knobs
Manufacture ergonomic knobs and thumbscrews by tapping aluminum or hardwood bodies for 10-24 studs. Brand them for niche markets (camera rigs, music stands, lab gear, shop jigs). Sell online and wholesale to retailers, offering anodized colors and knurled textures.
Creative
Floating shelf brackets with hidden fasteners
Use 1/8–3/16 in steel flat bar as low-profile brackets. Drill No. 25 pilot holes and tap 10-24 threads along the bar to secure the wooden shelf from underneath with flush machine screws. The no-skate tip helps start holes precisely near edges; rolled tap threads give clean, strong fastener engagement.
Modular tool-wall grid plate
Create an aluminum or steel grid panel (e.g., 12 x 12 in) with a pattern of No. 25 holes tapped 10-24. Accessories like hooks, trays, and clamps can be bolted anywhere and reconfigured. Great for shop organization or craft studios, with rust-resistant, clean threads for repeated use.
Sheet-metal planter with removable trellis
Fold a rectangular planter from sheet metal and tap 10-24 holes along the rim. Build a detachable trellis frame that bolts on with machine screws, making seasonal swaps easy. The heat-treated tap ensures durable threads even in thinner gauge steel when backed with small welded tabs.
Custom aluminum drawer pulls and knobs
Mill or cut simple aluminum bars or round stock into handles/knobs. Drill and tap 10-24 holes from the back to accept mounting screws, keeping faces blemish-free. Optionally add side-set-screws in tapped holes to lock onto a hidden stud for a sleek, hardware-less look.
Adjustable stop blocks for woodworking jigs
Build fence stops and miter-sled accessories from hardwood or aluminum with embedded steel tabs. Drill No. 25 and tap 10-24 for thumb screws and micro-adjust set-screws. The accurate start from the drill bit helps align stops perfectly to blade kerfs and layout lines.